When I first heard yesterday's workout would be another five miles (at a slightly higher incline) I thought, "Well I did it once, I can do it again", even though I was a little sore from the previous days' workout. Until she added, "Oh and go into the parking lot and do 10 windsprints after". *sigh* it begins!
The first couple miles were ok. I watched Sportscenter on my personal viewing screen on the treadmill, was running near a few guys participating in Eric's boot camp and was motivated to make it through without stopping. I managed to go the first two miles without a break, but miles 3-5 were killer! That voice started to come back telling me it was ok to quit, I could win any fight without cardio training... she was persistent, but I fought off that obnoxious voice tooth and nail. Plus, how would I feel after I quit? I would be disappointed in myself, knowing I could have kept going and didn't. So I did. I did four miles and then "took a break" by heading into the parking lot to do my windsprints. I never said I was a genius. I imagine mile number five was so terrible because I had already sprinted in the parking lot. My heart rate was through the roof and I had to get back on and finish. But at that point, not even that little voice wanted me to quit, so I pushed through and finally finished.
Today's workout starts in just under two hours. Go me!
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